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WS-2023-0117
Date: August 19, 2025
Under-validated ComSpec and cmd.exe resolution was found in Mutagen projects. Mutagen projects offer shell-based execution functionality. On Windows, the shell is resolved using the standard %ComSpec% mechanism, with a fallback to a %PATH%-based search for cmd.exe. While this is the standard practice on Windows systems, it presents somewhat risky behavior. The problem has been patched in Mutagen v0.16.6 and v0.17.1. Earlier versions of Mutagen are no longer supported and will not be patched. Versions of Mutagen after v0.18.0 will also have the patch merged.
Language: Go
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
CWE-77CVSS v3.1
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| Attack Vector (AV): | NETWORK |
| Attack Complexity (AC): | LOW |
| Privileges Required (PR): | NONE |
| User Interaction (UI): | REQUIRED |
| Scope (S): | CHANGED |
| Confidentiality (C): | LOW |
| Integrity (I): | LOW |
| Availability (A): | NONE |